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To gain this badge they must complete all the requirements in one of the following alternatives

  Alternative A

 

Complete the following in any foreign language.

1.      Carry on a simple conversation for about ten minutes.

2.      Write a letter of around 150 words.

3.      After a few minutes of study, give an approximate translation of a paragraph of basic text.

4.      Act as an interpreter for a visitor who does not speak in their native language.

5.      Either:

a.      Write letters for a Scout Group, school or similar body, for example, helping with the arrangements for a foreign visit or exchange.

b.      Correspond regularly with a person of their own age who does not speak their native language.

 

  Alternative B

 

Complete the following requirements in a recognised sign language such as Makaton or British Sign Language.

1.      Carry out a simple conversation for about ten minutes.

2.      Describe a Scouting experience to another person.

3.      Act as a translator for a short conversation between a sign language user and someone with no sign language experience.

4.      Invite a sign language user to talk to the Troop about the experience of having hearing or speech impediments, or both. Help to act as translator for them during their visit.

 

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